Comparison

Barcode Inventory vs Counto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barcode Inventory

Features
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Count stock by barcode and see expected-versus-actual variance instantly. StockLite is a focused inventory tracker and stock counter for small retailers, resellers, and stockrooms. Scan items in or out, run a stocktake, and find mismatches without an account or server. Your inventory stays on your device. SCAN, COUNT, SPOT THE GAP • Choose receiving or removal before you scan. • See expected quantity, actual quantity, and variance together. • Undo the latest scanner change for four seconds. • Use the torch on supported devices; enable sound and haptics separately. • Scan a barcode to find an item in your list. FIND THE RIGHT ITEM FAST • Sort by recent scan, custom order, name, barcode, quantity, or reorder priority. • Filter by shelf location, variance, or unchecked items during a stocktake. • Add items without barcodes using a SKU. • Track condition, purchase cost, sell price, shelf location, and notes. STOCKTAKE & CSV • Add or update many items at once from a CSV file, including category, supplier, shelf location, cost, and sell price. Existing quantities are never changed. • Import an expected-stock CSV before counting. • Check unchecked, checked, and mismatched items as you go. • Export your full inventory or stocktake results as CSV for spreadsheet review. • Try one CSV export on the free plan. BACKUP & RESTORE • Export your inventory to a backup file and restore it later. • Backs up automatically once a day while you use the app, keeping the latest seven on your device. WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS • See mismatch and reorder counts in Home Screen widgets. • The Lock Screen widget shows the mismatch count and opens the scanner. • Open the receiving scan, removal scan, or stocktake screen from Shortcuts. • Open the receiving scan from Control Center (iOS 18 or later). SUPPLIERS & INSIGHTS • Assign a main supplier and search by supplier name. • Review product count, stock quantity, value, and variance by supplier. • See the estimated margin from sell price and cost. The total gross profit amount is part of Premium. • Set reorder points and receive a local reminder up to once a day. NEARBY-DEVICE SHARING Send a StockLite file by AirDrop and merge it on another nearby device. This is a manual, file-based transfer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No data collected. No server required. STOCKLITE PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Remove the 30-item limit and unlock unlimited items, full CSV export, nearby-device file merge, analytics, and complete stock history. No subscription. CSV exports are spreadsheet-ready data copies. To restore the app, use a backup file.

About

Counto

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Counto is a barcode-powered inventory counting app built for warehouses, retail stores, stockrooms, and small businesses. Speed up your inventory counts with barcode scanning, counting sessions, and an organized product catalog. Whether you're running a stock count, inventory audit, cycle count, or annual inventory check, Counto helps you reduce manual errors and count with confidence. KEY FEATURES - Barcode Scanner Scan product barcodes directly with your phone camera. - Inventory Counting Sessions Create and manage counting projects for warehouses, stores, and stock audits. - Product Catalog Keep products, barcodes, SKUs, and inventory details in one place. - Real-Time Stock Counting Track counted quantities as you scan. - Count History Review previous inventory counts and audits anytime. - Export Reports Export your count results to Excel, PDF, and CSV. - Offline Support Keep counting even without an internet connection. PERFECT FOR • Warehouse inventory • Retail inventory • Stock count operations • Inventory audits • Cycle counts • Annual stock checks • Logistics teams Counto helps your team replace paper-based inventory counting with a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use barcode solution. Download Counto and start counting smarter today. Terms of Use: https://counto.app/terms

Screenshots

Barcode Inventory4 screens
Counto4 screens

Verdict

The call

Barcode Inventory and Counto are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode Inventory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Counto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Inventory ships an update every 4 weeks, Counto fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Barcode Inventory versus Counto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode InventoryCounto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHIROKO KURIHARASLY Teknoloji ve Yazılım Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Inventory

One-time1
  • StockLite Premium$9.99
3 purchases

Counto

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is Barcode Inventory free?
Barcode Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Counto free?
Counto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Inventory or Counto have ads?
Neither Barcode Inventory nor Counto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Inventory or Counto?
Barcode Inventory ships an update every 4 weeks, and Counto fortnightly. Most recently, Barcode Inventory was updated on October 25, 2026 and Counto on October 25, 2026.

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